Pingree Grove · Kane County · IL
Homes for sale in
Carillon at Cambridge Lakes.
- Active listings
- 4
- Median list
- $424K
- Avg time on market
- 33 days
- Sold · last year
- 39
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About the community
A 55+ active-adult enclave with its own clubhouse inside Cambridge Lakes.
Carillon at Cambridge Lakes is the age-restricted 55+ active-adult neighborhood inside the larger, all-ages Cambridge Lakes master-planned community in Pingree Grove, in northern Kane County. Built in phases over roughly 2007 to 2022 by Cambridge Homes and later D.R. Horton, it centers on single-level, low-maintenance ranch homes and its own private clubhouse. This is not a Del Webb community, though it follows the same active-adult model. Residents get a self-contained 55+ enclave with pools, fitness, and courts, set within a broader community that has its own separate family center, charter school, and parks. The appeal is a ready-made social calendar and a small maintenance load, about 50 miles northwest of downtown Chicago.
At a glance
Single-level ranch living
Predominantly two-bedroom ranch homes, detached and attached, built roughly 2007 to 2022.
Private Carillon clubhouse
A 55+ clubhouse with indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness and aerobics studio, a ballroom, and hobby rooms.
Courts and trails
Tennis and bocce courts plus walking and biking trails within the community.
Age-restricted 55+
An active-adult community where at least one resident of each home must generally be 55 or older.
Two-tier HOA
A master Cambridge Lakes assessment plus a Carillon 55+ sub-association, so budget for both.
I-90 and Randall Road
Quick access to the Jane Addams Tollway (I-90), Route 47, and US 20, with Randall Road shopping in Elgin.
Care in Elgin
Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin is the nearest full-service hospital.
What’s close
Carillon at Cambridge Lakes sits off Brier Hill Road in Pingree Grove, in northern Kane County about 50 miles from downtown Chicago.
- Clubhouse
- The private Carillon 55+ clubhouse with indoor and outdoor pools, fitness and aerobics studios, a ballroom, and hobby, card, and billiards rooms.
- Schools
- The governing district is Community Unit School District 300, though as a 55+ community it is generally not home to school-age children. Confirm by address.
- Highway
- The Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90) to the north, Route 47 to the west, and US Route 20 to the south; O'Hare is about 35 miles east.
- Train
- The Big Timber Road station in Elgin, terminus of Metra's Milwaukee District West line, is the nearest Metra, running to Chicago Union Station.
- Shopping
- Retail and dining concentrated in nearby Elgin and along the Randall Road corridor.
- Healthcare
- Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin is the nearest full-service hospital.
What it’s actually like to live here
Carillon at Cambridge Lakes is built around trading yard work and stairs for time and amenities. The homes are single-level ranch designs, and the association handles much of the exterior upkeep, so residents can travel, downsize, and spend more time on the things they moved here for. The center of gravity is the private Carillon clubhouse, where indoor and outdoor pools, fitness and aerobics studios, a ballroom, and hobby, card, and billiards rooms give neighbors a natural place to gather year-round.
The community also benefits from sitting inside a larger master-planned community rather than an isolated pod. Cambridge Lakes has its own family-oriented community center, charter school, parks, and trails, which keeps the surrounding area lively and well kept and supports resale demand. Tennis and bocce courts, walking and biking trails, and organized clubs and classes round out an active-adult lifestyle that leans social and outdoor when the Illinois weather cooperates.
The honest tradeoff is location. Pingree Grove sits on the far northwest edge of the metro, about 50 miles from downtown Chicago, so this is a car-oriented setting. The nearest Metra station and the bigger concentrations of shopping, dining, and hospital care are a drive away in Elgin and along Randall Road. Buyers who prize a walkable, urban feel or a short city commute will feel that distance, while buyers who want space, quiet, newer single-level homes, and lower price points than communities closer in will see it as a fair exchange.
The questions buyers actually ask
Carillon at Cambridge Lakes FAQ
The questions I get most from buyers shopping Carillon at Cambridge Lakes. If yours isn't here, text 224-385-8779, same-day reply.
- Does only one resident need to be 55 or older?
- Yes. Only one person living in the home needs to be 55+. Spouses and partners under 55 are fine. The 55+ rule is about the household, not every individual.
- Can my kids and grandkids visit?
- Yes. Family can visit and stay as often and as long as they want. Carillon at Cambridge Lakes's 55+ status governs who lives there full-time, not who comes by for the holidays.
- What does the HOA actually cover?
- Budget for two assessments, the master Cambridge Lakes association plus the Carillon 55+ sub-association. Combined monthly dues are reported roughly in the high $200s to low $400s depending on home type, funding the private Carillon clubhouse and amenities and common-area upkeep, with attached homes covering more exterior maintenance. Confirm the exact split and inclusions per address.
- What are property taxes like?
- Roughly $6,000 – $10,000 per year, depending on home size and value. Kane County assessor records are the source of truth. Happy to pull a specific bill on any home you're considering.
- What's the typical closing timeline?
- 30 to 60 days from accepted offer to keys. Cash deals can close in two weeks. Conventional financing is usually closer to 60.
- Is this a Del Webb community?
- No. Carillon at Cambridge Lakes is a 55+ active-adult neighborhood built under the Cambridge Homes Carillon brand and later by D.R. Horton. It follows the same active-adult model as Del Webb communities, but it is a separate development.
- Who built the community, and when?
- The 55+ section was built in phases over roughly 2007 to 2022, originally under the Cambridge Homes Carillon active-adult brand and later by D.R. Horton.
- What amenities do residents get?
- The private Carillon clubhouse offers indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness and aerobics studio, a ballroom, hobby, card, and billiards rooms, and a library, plus tennis and bocce courts and walking and biking trails. Some third-party listings also mention pickleball, which is worth confirming with the association.
- How is Carillon different from the rest of Cambridge Lakes?
- Carillon is the gated 55+ enclave with its own private clubhouse, while the broader Cambridge Lakes is an all-ages master-planned community with a separate family community center, charter school, and parks. The two are part of the same master community but have different amenities and assessments.
- How is the commute and access to services?
- Access is highway-oriented, with I-90, Route 47, US 20, and Route 72 all nearby and O'Hare about 35 miles east. The closest Metra is the Big Timber Road station in Elgin on the Milwaukee District West line. Shopping and Advocate Sherman Hospital are in the Elgin and Randall Road area, and the tradeoff is a farther-out, car-dependent location about 50 miles from downtown.
- What do homes cost and how is the market?
- Prices vary by home type, from attached ranch homes at the entry point to larger detached ranch homes at the upper end. Rather than quote a figure that goes stale, see the live Market snapshot on this page for current listings and recent sale activity.
- Who is the real estate agent for Carillon at Cambridge Lakes?
- Joe Keegan is the local licensed Illinois real estate broker who covers Carillon at Cambridge Lakes in Pingree Grove, IL through Subdiview, a neighborhood-first home search for the Chicago suburbs and collar counties. Joe prices and negotiates from the live MRED sold comps for Carillon at Cambridge Lakes specifically, not national averages, and can help you buy or sell here. Reach Joe at 224-385-8779 or joe@joekeeganhomes.com.
Your local agent
Joe knows Carillon at Cambridge Lakes
Most agents will list anything. I focus on the places I actually know, and the things that move value here don't show up in the MLS write-up: which streets and buildings hold demand, what the HOA or assessments really cover, how the comps read once you account for condition and location, and where buyers consistently want to be.
When you're ready to tour or list, you want someone who has read the last 50 closed comps in this specific market, not a national average, and can tell you what they actually mean for your price. That's how I work. Text or call any time, and I'll give you a real take, not a brochure.
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Market snapshot
Carillon at Cambridge Lakes, by the numbers
Live MRED data, refreshed daily. The numbers below tell you what this market is doing today, not what Zillow's algorithm thinks it might be doing six weeks from now.
Typical list price
$424,450
Typical sale price · last 90 days
$371,200
Homes for sale right now
4
Avg time on market
33 days
Sold in the last year
39
This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC for the period August 4, 2025 through August 4, 2026. Midwest Real Estate Data, LLC does not guarantee nor is it in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by Midwest Real Estate Data LLC may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.
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Homes in Carillon at Cambridge Lakes are most often zoned to Hampshire HS. Open a school to see its area, the district, and every home for sale that feeds it.
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